Darwin to Bima flights
Bima lies 1,397 km (868 mi) west of Darwin, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Darwin | Bima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Indonesia |
| Population | 139,902 | 165,113 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | DRW, 7 km out | BMU, 10 km out |
Clocks in Bima are 1 h 30 min behind Darwin right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 1 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bima
Crossing from Australia into Indonesia: money changes from the Dollar to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Darwin
Darwin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,004-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bima
Bima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,405 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (regional) | BMU | 10 km (6 mi) | 5,405 ft | 3 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bima from Darwin?
1,397 km (868 mi) in a straight line, west of Darwin.
How long does it take to get from Darwin to Bima by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Darwin and Bima?
Bima is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Australia/Darwin).
Which airports are used for Darwin to Bima flights?
Typically Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU).
What currency do I need in Bima?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.